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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1960
Page
16
A Van Gorp picnic is being reorganized for September 5 at Swimming Pool Park. Attendees should bring dinner and drinks for noon lunch.
The annual election is set for Monday September 12 1960 from noon to 7 pm. Voters will choose three board members for three year terms and one school treasurer for a two year term. Precinct polling places include Pella city office Main Street Otley Grade School and Leighton Township Hall. The district covers parts of Marion Mahaska and Jasper counties with specific precinct boundaries listed.
Notice of incorporation of Vogelaar Hardware Company with principal place in Pella Marion County Iowa under the Iowa Business Corporation Act. It will commence business July 7 1960 and continue perpetually. Authorized shares: 500 common stock par value 100 dollars each.
City of Pella Iowa plans to sell the alley running east and west through Block 77 Original Pella to adjacent property owners Hearing on September 6 1960 at 7 30 p m at City Office Pella objections may be heard City Clerk W L McNamar
Expressions of gratitude from Tena Vander Pol Fred Sheeler and the Weyers family extend thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for visits cards and support during illness bereavement and hospital stays. They acknowledge kindness from De Jong Nursing Home and Home for the Aged staff and neighbors noting the appreciation for flowers and comforting words.
We express sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for the many kind deeds during our loss of our husband and father. Flowers cards and comforting words will stay in our hearts. Mrs Luke D Vander Linden Mr and Mrs Delwin Vander Linden and family
Mrs. Marie Van Zante expresses sincere thanks to neighbors, friends, and relatives who sent letters, cards, and gifts during her hospital stay and convalescence. Gratitude extends to Dr. P Y De Jong and Elder Rus for visits and prayers, signed Neal Ver Meer.
With cooperation from students and patrons, Webster cooks led by Margaret Klyn plan to start hot lunches as school opens Monday morning. A 9 o'clock headcount will ensure noon meals are ready. Pupils with prepaid tickets by 9 a.m. secure a lunch place. bring 1.50 for a weekly ticket or 6.00 for a monthly pass before 9 a.m. Monday.
Bus service across the district starts Monday with 17 routes covering 186 square miles in three counties. Buses depart Pella around 7:00 am and reach the high school dock by 8:15 to 8:20 am then return after classes at 3:30 pm. Routes mirror last year with some shortening and avoided early morning loadings, and drivers listed with route numbers.
A historical excerpt mocks typical gender roles by calling mowing the lawn tedious and impractical for men and praising a long grown lawn. The author jokes that chores like mowing, making beds, and washing remain endless tasks. The piece contrasts masculine and feminine duties with tongue in cheek terms.
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